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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain has a colorful personality and shows it on his hands.
McCain, 22, paints her nails different colors with designs. He has also built a TikTok account of over five million people and two million followers on Instagram for his dance videos. Despite the hate he gets online, he says he’s comfortable doing it.
“Nail painting, TikTok (dances) and being able to do that, I definitely hate that,” McCain told Andscape after the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Jared McCain of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on May 18, 2026. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
“But it wasn’t a direct thing because I started during COVID. It’s something I love doing. But basketball has always been the main thing, and people try to undermine that and make it something else.”
McCain thanked his parents and family for making him feel comfortable in his own skin.
“I have always been comfortable and good about myself. I thank my parents and family for giving me that confidence.”
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain celebrates after scoring a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in Oklahoma City on May 20, 2026. (Tony Gutiérrez/AP)
Every time McCain posts on any platform, the comments are riddled with homophobic slurs and hateful remarks. However, the comments don’t seem to make the former Duke star angry.
McCain, who was acquired by the Thunder in a mid-season trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, played a significant role in the Thunder’s Game 2 victory. McCain came off the bench and played 26 minutes, recording 12 points, six rebounds and three assists in the victory.
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain shoots a three-pointer during the second half of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in Oklahoma City on May 20, 2026. (Tony Gutiérrez/AP)
McCain has been a key part of the Thunder’s bench since his arrival, as he averaged over 10 points and two rebounds per game in 30 regular season games with Oklahoma City.
The Thunder will count on McCain again in Game 3 to provide a spark off the bench against the Spurs on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
